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Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2024

Published on July 9, 2024
Spotted wing drosophila pressure is very high and incoming hurricane remnants may make control difficult.
Wild weather for hay - The effects of weather on forage harvest

Published on July 8, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 11 when Kim Cassida, MSU Extension forage and cover crops specialist will discuss how weather can impact the hay harvest.
Fall Enrollment for Online Food Law Courses

Published on July 8, 2024
Now enrolling for fall semester 2024 online courses in food laws and regulations. Enroll now to secure your spot, and enjoy your summer!
DeAngelo and Fortin comment on recent class action suit against the Poppi soda brand

Published on July 8, 2024
IFLR’s Neal Fortin and Kris DeAngelo offered commentary in The Detroit News’ recent article “Poppi, a favorite soda among Gen Z, got sued. Here's why that matters.”
Science vs. Sensation – Dishwasher Detergent Safety

Published on July 8, 2024
A few viral videos are making the rounds on social media, raising questions about dishwasher detergent safety. In this post, we dig into the science to help put the risk into context.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 4, 2024

Published on July 8, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.
Adjusting marketing strategies with old crop grain still on-farm

Published on July 8, 2024
Strategies to help you proactively market grain from two growing seasons.
Managing tar spot in corn

Published on July 8, 2024
The start of the 2024 season has seen weather favorable for tar spot development, and reports of disease are starting to come in. Read on to understand the risk and what you can do to combat this disease.
FDA Bans Brominated Vegetable Oil from Food

Published on July 5, 2024
FDA concludes that BVO is not safe in food. Canada also intends to remove BVO from its list of permitted food additives.
Premier Course in Forest Carbon Credits: Now Available on Coursera

Published on July 3, 2024
A recently launched Coursera course focuses on Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives contributing to capacity building toward high-integrity natural climate solutions.